Support and Outreach Worker (Young Carers Team)

AIMS OF THE JOB:

●      To empower Young Carers across Brighton & Hove through 1:1 casework interventions to manage their caring role and enjoy a life alongside caring.

●      To organise, facilitate and evaluate the engagement of young people in accessing positive activities and support

●      To plan and deliver groups / groupwork to children / young people, ranging from issue to activity based groups and to build the capacity of those groups to support more young people

●      To raise awareness of Young Carers and the challenges they face within the health, social care, education and voluntary sectors of the city of Brighton and Hove to promote good practice and assist other professionals in identifying those with support needs

●      To work in partnership with existing services in order to help coordinate effective responses to issues that may arise.